Aura8- “Infrastructure vs. Ecosystem: What Matters Most in a 2026 Market?” - With Irshad Ahmed & Sagar Barvaliya
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Ep 9 - GUEST SPEAKER .
Irshad Ahmed is a prominent Web3 ecosystem builder and the driving force behind India Blockchain Week (IBW). Formerly Vice President of Platform at Hashed Emergent — the India and emerging markets arm of global crypto venture firm Hashed — he joined at inception and led ecosystem strategy, founder support, events, reports, incubators, accelerators, and partnerships. Irshad built and scaled IBW into one of India’s largest and most influential multi-chain Web3 conferences, attracting ~10,000 attendees, 330+ speakers, and 100+ sponsors across multiple editions. With a background in mechanical engineering and deep startup experience, he remains a passionate advocate for blockchain adoption and innovation across India’s rapidly growing digital asset ecosystem
Sagar Barvaliya is a General Partner at Blockchain Founders Capital (BFC), a Munich-based venture capital firm specializing in early-stage investments in blockchain, Web3 infrastructure, and decentralized technologies. With a mechanical engineering background and multinational experience spanning India and Europe, he previously served as Investment Manager and Partner at Blockrocket, focusing on early-stage blockchain startups. Renowned as a master networker and passionate advocate for blockchain’s transformative potential, Sagar excels at forging strategic connections, supporting founders, and building alliances across the global Web3 ecosystem.
EP 9 - HOSTS
SARAH AHMED - Sarah Ahmed is a dynamic voice in the Web3 and blockchain ecosystem, recognized for her impactful contributions as a key figure at CryptoniteUAE, a leading platform dedicated to empowering Web3 entrepreneurs and fostering innovation in the UAE’s blockchain community. With a passion for driving the adoption of decentralized technologies, Sarah has been instrumental in creating engaging content and thought leadership that bridges industry insights with practical applications.
VAIBHAVV ALI - Vaibhavv is not just a familiar face in the global Web3 scene. He’s a dynamic storyteller, seasoned moderator, and founder who knows how to bring energy, clarity, and connection to every stage he steps on. As the founder of Cryptoniteuae , Vaibhavv has been actively building and supporting cross-chain ecosystems, and his work bridges communities from South Asia to the global builder movement. Whether he’s hyping up a hackathon or diving into protocol debates, Vaibhavv is known for keeping audiences engaged, inspired, and informed. He has spoken at 80 plus conferences worldwide. He is also well known as a podcast host called the Roadcastlive .